This got us wondering: What's the story withCamilla'sgorgeous sparkler?

As it turns out, the gem Charles used to propose to Camilla can be traced back to the Queen Mother. Photographs taken during the mid-1980s show Elizabeth donning the flashy jewel at an evening event. However, it was not her engagement ring from King George VI. It is unknown exactly how she acquired the piece.

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The ring features an art deco design and a five-carat emerald-cut diamond in the center, which is paired with a modest gold wedding band and three diamond baguettes on each side.

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Deborah Papas, a gemologist from Prestige Pawnbrokers, told Metrothat she estimates the value of the heirloom to be around a cool $288,000.

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As Expressdiscovered, the ring is just one of many jewelry pieces Camilla owns from the Queen Mother's collection. Camilla is also reportedly known for wearing the Greville Tiara, another royal adornment that was passed down from Charles' grandma. As you can see below, just like the ring, the tiara has no shortage of bling on it whatsoever.

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It's been over 13 years since Charles and Camilla said I do, but rest assured the Duchess's rock appears to not have lost any of its beauty or natural sparkle.